Keesokan pagi, semua ahli sihir dibawa turun oleh dayang masing-masing. Seperti dikatakan Wendy, setiap seorang daripada mereka diberikan segulung kertas kekulit oleh putera itu selepas sarapan. Memandangkan ada sesetengah ahli sihir tidak tahu membaca, Scroll menjelaskan isi kandungan kertas kekulit itu. Selepas itu, mereka menurunkan tandatangan serta cop jari mereka di hujungnya.
Roland knew that they barely understood what the contract really entailed. But it did not matter, as he believed they would eventually learn its meanings. He was also pretty sure that these witches would even be willing to sign all their rights away giving the present circumstances. Nevertheless, he did not think it was a bad deal to provide a relatively generous offer. Since he had decided to officially employ witches, he must look at the big picture. All that he had done so far was to create a virtuous, sustainable cycle that would benefit both parties in the long run.
